Overview
A brief introduction to Cleveland National Forest
Pine Creek Wilderness is a wilderness area designated by Congress in 1984. It is located entirely in California, and managed by United States Forest Service as part of the Cleveland National Forest.
The wilderness is a sloping area of 13,261 acres (53.67 km2), ranging from 2,000 ft (610 m) elevation in the south to 4,000 ft (1,200 m) in the north. It is situated entirely in California, bordered by the Hauser Wilderness to the south. Vegetation consists primarily of chaparral (dominated by chamise and scrub oak) with oak woodland along stream bottoms.
Wilderness permits are required for both day and overnight use.
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- Recreation.gov
- Booking site: https://www.recreation.gov
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Reviews
Camper reviews for Cleveland National Forest
A Mount Laguna must!
It's hard to beat this campground for easy access to the PCT trails in Mount Laguna. Perfect for hiking and/or trail running (mountain bikes not allowed on the PCT). Family and pet-friendly spot. We had a really nice stay here. The sites were huge and well spread out. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, although late summer and winter can be quiet and lovely too.
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